🌱 Pursuit Hits 130 MPH + Haunted T-Town + Elks Lodge Gives Back

Good morning, neighbors! Ryan Phillips here with the latest issue of the Tuscaloosa Daily.

In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...

• Tuscaloosa haunts.
• High-speed pursuit reaches 130 mph.
• Elks Lodge raises money for worthy cause.

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First, today's weather: Sunshine mixing with clouds. High: 69 | Low: 49.

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Patch Shout Out!

Our Shout Out for this morning goes to the great folks at UA Museums, who were kind enough to give us a tour of the Gorgas House on Monday. Be sure to visit them during the Halloween season, as the haunted mansion is styled up for the holidays. Click here to watch a quick video tour on our TikTok account! (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa:

1. Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed an executive order to fight what she claims are overreaching COVID-19 vaccine mandates from the federal government. (Alabama Political Reporter)
2. A high-speed chase moved through a small stretch Tuscaloosa County Monday evening, reaching estimated speeds of 130 mph at one point. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. The Tuscaloosa Elks Lodge recently raised $10,000 to purchase a service dog for a local teen with autism. (Kennedy Chase, WVUA 23)
4. The student newspaper at the University of Alabama reports that despite a challenge by Gov. Kay Ivey to a federal vaccine mandate, it will not change the approach and policy of the university, due to the threat of losing out on millions in federal funding. (Zach Johnson, Crimson White)
5. A former University of Alabama student who abandoned her dog to die in 2019 will not serve any more jail time for the felony conviction after entering a guilty plea. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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Patch Pick

Another weird part of our tour of the Gorgas House saw the staff explain one interesting artifact — a Victorian-era hair wreath. This particular wreath was made from the hair of 10 different people, with messages from each regarding the context of the lock of hair.

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Other stories I'm reading today ...

• Saban talks 70th birthday, emotion it stirs and bye-week plans for Alabama (Michael Casagrande, AL.com)
• Tuscaloosa leaders approve cost, construction timeline increases for Northern Riverwalk (Jason Morton, Tuscaloosa News)
• Air Force professor admits concealing Chinese contacts (Associated Press)
• Nick Saban discusses sideline moment with Bryce Young (Tony Tsoukalas, BamaInsider)
• Bryce Young Gets SEC Honor (Kirk McNair, BamaOnline)

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Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

The Tuscaloosa County School System will hold a public meeting Nov.9 at 3 p.m. in the boardroom of its Central Office to allow citizens to view and comment upon the proposed redistricting plan of the Board. The proposed plan was designed with help from the West Alabama Regional Commission. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Halloween is less than a week away and in keeping with the holiday spirit, Tuscaloosa Patch set out to rank the 10 spookiest real-life places in Tuscaloosa. See our full list here! (Tuscaloosa Patch)

The Stillman College women's basketball team has opened its season at 2-0 following wins at Talladega College's Dream Academy Classic over the weekend. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

The City of Lake View is set to host its first-ever "Lake View Day" on Saturday, Nov. 13. The free, family-friendly event will offer a wide-range of vendors, food, games, door prizes and more. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

Waste Management will set up large trash containers in multiple locations for each of the four County Commission district on Saturday, Oct. 30, in an effort to help citizens better dispose of everything but household or kitchen garbage. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

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Have a great Tuesday!

— RP

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